On Kanawha Boulevard at Morris Street, on the left when traveling south on Kanawha Boulevard.
Born in Kanawha County on 19 September 1892. Began work as a miner at age ten, and served as field organizer, UMWA. Noted as leader of 1921 Armed March. Indicted for treason but later acquitted. President of District 17 and vice-president of West . . . — — Map (db m23011) HM
On West Virginia Route 17 at Blair Post Office Road and County Highway 15 (County Highway 15), on the right when traveling north on West Virginia Route 17.
In August of 1921, 7000 striking miners led by Bill Blizzard met at Marmet for a march on Logan to organize the southern coalfields for the UMWA. Reaching Blair Mt. on August 31, they were repelled by deputies and mine guards, under Sheriff Don . . . — — Map (db m49915) HM
